Seeds Of Learning
- Assets
- $347.6k
- Revenue
- $430.1k
- Investments
- $739.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Sonoma, CA
- Founding
- 11/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 68-0254397
Organization Overview
Seeds Of Learning is located in Sonoma, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Seeds Of Learning employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seeds Of Learning is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Seeds Of Learning generated $430.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $367.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING CONDITIONS FOR QUALITY LEARNING IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES OF THE AMERICAS WHILE EDUCATING ITS NORTH AMERICAN CONSTITUENTS ABOUT THE RICH CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF POORLY RESOURCED COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE OPERATE FOUR CORE PROGRAMS IN NICARAGUA: COMMUNITY BUILDING PROJECTS, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTERS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND HOSTING INTERNATIONAL WORK GROUP VOLUNTEERS (DUE TO POLITICAL UNREST IN NICARAGUA, WE DID NOT SEND INTERNATIONAL WORK GROUP VOLUNTEERS TO CENTRAL AMERICA DURING 2021). WE HAVE MORE SPECIFIC FOCUS AREAS WITHIN EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS, ALL AIMED AT INCREASING ACCESS TO AND CONDITIONS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION AND CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING. WE BELIEVE THAT A CONTINUED FOCUS ON THESE PROGRAMS WILL HELP CREATE ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF STUDENTS, ADULTS, AND COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND BUILD BETTER GLOBAL CITIZENS.WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON WORKING IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES. SINCE OURFOUNDING IN 1991, WE HAVE CONTINUOUSLY EVOLVED OUR CORE PROGRAMS TO FIT THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR PARTNER COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maya Anne Bacon Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $82,418 |
Mark Etherington Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia England Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kendal Stewart President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dominic Tommasi Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Felix Miranda Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $55,989 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $284,694 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,740 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $340,683 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $44,197 |
| Investment income | $45,091 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $430,137 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,418 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,667 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $106,944 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,630 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,971 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,907 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,384 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,951 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,696 |
| Office expenses | $1,960 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,668 |
| Travel | $2,689 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,991 |
| Insurance | $2,324 |
| All other expenses | $3,593 |
| Total functional expenses | $366,985 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,912 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,924 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $242,037 |
| Investments—other securities | $739 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $347,612 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,065 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $11,065 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $211,857 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $124,690 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $347,612 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Seeds Of Learning has recieved totaling $81,811.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kustel Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR THE USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $15,600 |
Bright Funds Foundation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $13,375 |
Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CHILDRENS EDUCATION | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $336 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $71,142 |
| Earnings | $2,914 |
| Ending Balance | $74,056 |
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|---|---|---|
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Lake County Tribal Health Consortium Inc Lakeport, CA | $69,377,072 | $39,633,665 |
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